The Childcare Trap

Today the <a href="http://www.daycaretrust.org.uk/" target="_blank">Daycare Trust</a> publishes the results of a survey into childcare costs in the UK. Over 4000 parents were interviewed in spring this year to explore their views on access to childcare and the impact of childcare costs on family incomes and work prospects. Among the findings are that the current cost of childcare is <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-14806886" target="_blank">putting some families into debt</a>.<br /><br />You can access the briefing of <span style="font-style: italic;">Making Work Pay: the Childcare Trap</span> by <a href="http://www.daycaretrust.org.uk/data/files/Research/making_work_pay.pdf" target="_blank">clicking here</a>.

The Childcare Trap

Today the Daycare Trust publishes the results of a survey into childcare costs in the UK. Over 4000 parents were interviewed in spring this...

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Good Practice in Autism Education

Features that represent 'good practice' in autism education have been identified in new research published by the <a href="http://www.autismeducationtrust.org.uk/" target="_blank">Autism Education Trust</a>. The report, which was written by a team from the IOE's Centre for Research in Autism and Education, examined practices in schools which Ofsted had judged to be 'outstanding', with a view to making recommendations for other institutions. Among the features identified were a <a href="http://www.cypnow.co.uk/go/news/article/1088556/key-features-quality-autism-education-revealed/" target="_blank">unique curriculum and the importance of staff training and support</a>.<br /><br /><br /><br />The full text of <a href="http://www.autismeducationtrust.org.uk/%7E/media/AET2/Main%20site%20images/resources/AET%20good%20practice%20report0308.ashx"><span style="font-style: italic;">What is Good Practice in Autism Education?</span></a> is available now. If you have an interest in this topic, then these previous posts from <a href="http://bcftcschildhoodeducation.blogspot.com/2008/11/educational-provision-for-autistic.html" target="_blank">November 2008</a> and <a href="http://bcftcschildhoodeducation.blogspot.com/2007/04/autism.html" target="_blank">April 2007</a> should also be useful.<br /><br />

Good Practice in Autism Education

Features that represent 'good practice' in autism education have been identified in new research published by the Autism Education T...

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